The former Theo Chocolate factory (124 N. 35th St) will soon become an indoor pickleball facility.
The Picklr is a national franchise of pickleball facilities—they have locations in 24 states and are planning 11 new facilities in Washington alone. One of them will be close to home: The company has filed plans to turn the 26,500-square-foot Theo Chocolate warehouse into another Picklr gym, which has sat empty since the chocolate company closed its Fremont warehouse in 2023.
Drew Brees, a former New Orleans Saints quarterback, is a Picklr investor and franchise owner.
The Picklr has clinics and competitive leagues for kids and adults. They host weekly competitions, lessons, and open play time.
It’s the second pickleball facility planned for our neck of the woods. Another facility is being planned in Interbay—Pickle at the Palms is in the works for 3435 15th Ave W.
No word yet on the timeline for The Picklr to open, but we’ll keep you updated.
Photos: Google Maps Image Capture Oct 2024
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